penicillium

Etymology

From the genus name.

penicillium means Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.

noun

Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.